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New Eclectic Album by U of I Music Director Releases Nov. 1
Posted 10/30/2020 9:01:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 30, 2020 — Saxophonist Vanessa Sielert, director of the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music, and Catherine Anderson, a Northwest-based collaborative pianist and former U of I professor, have released their first solo album, “duality.” Read more
Barb Kirchmeier Recognized as Innovative Educator for Written Communication for Second Year
Posted 10/29/2020 9:57:00 PM
University of Idaho alumna and writing instructor Barb Kirchmeier was recognized by the Idaho State Board of Education’s General Education Committee and Capital Educators Credit Union as this year’s Innovative Educator for Written Communication. It is the second consecutive year that Barb, who earned her bachelor’s degree, Master of Education and Master of Arts in English from U of I, was recognized for exceptional ability as a teacher. Read more
Neave Trio Virtual Concert Begins Auditorium Chamber Music Series 2020-21 Season
Posted 10/27/2020 7:12:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 27, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s Auditorium Chamber Music Series continues its tradition of outstanding performances this season with three ensembles for concerts beginning this fall. Read more
University of Idaho Marching Band Gets Creative Amid COVID-19
Posted 10/16/2020 9:35:00 PM
This story and video were produced by Taylor Viydo and published on Oct. 12, 2020, by KREM2. MOSCOW, Idaho — The University of Idaho Vandal marching band is getting creative when it comes to performing amidst COVID-19. The band doesn't have any fall football games to play at first and foremost. More importantly, band leaders have opted to take a cautious approach when it comes to students playing woodwind and brass instruments that could potentially spread contagious aerosols. Read more
Book by Priscilla Wegars Is Now Available for Purchase
Posted 10/15/2020 9:21:00 PM
Priscilla Wegars, affiliate assistant professor and volunteer curator, Asian American Comparative Collection (AACC), has published “Polly Bemis: The Life and Times of a Chinese American Pioneer,” which is available for purchase online. Polly Bemis, the mistakenly named “Lalu Nathoy” of books and film, was forcibly brought to the United States and Idaho Territory in 1872 when she was 18. Read more
U of I Presents Free Virtual Workshop Reading of ‘Happy Mess’
Posted 10/2/2020 6:18:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 1, 2020 — How important is happiness to you? What are you willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of happiness? Read more
University of Idaho Receives Grant to Research Indigenous-Based STEM Education
Posted 9/23/2020 5:12:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 23, 2020 — University of Idaho researchers and partner institutions have received a total of $739,619 in National Science Foundation collaborative research grants to address the under-representation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines and workforce. Read more
U of I Presents Adult Dark Comedy ‘The Revolutionists
Posted 9/22/2020 9:13:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 22, 2020 — The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts presents livestream performances of “The Revolutionists” by Lauren Gunderson, Oct. 23-Nov. 1. Read more
Fear of Coronavirus Results in Negative Psychological Health, U of I Study States
Posted 9/22/2020 4:42:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 22, 2020 — Extended periods of quarantine result in depression and fear of the coronavirus has a negative psychological effect on people, according to a recent University of Idaho study. Read more
U of I Auditorium Chamber Music Series Returns for 34th Season
Posted 9/15/2020 8:22:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 15, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s Auditorium Chamber Music Series has brought concerts and educational performances by some of the world’s finest performers to the Palouse since 1986. Read more